Geneva, Nov 08, 2026
UNSIGNED, SWITZERLAND, POCKET WATCH WITH FOUNTAIN AUTOMATON, GOLD AND ENAMEL
TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
A very fine and rare, 18k yellow gold and enamel, manual wind open-face, key-winding pocket watch with wandering automaton, visible through an aperture at 9 o’clock on the reverse. False plate decorated with polychrome champlevé enamel, depicting two birds of paradise courting beneath a tree, with the female perched in the branches on one side, and an animated fountain on the other. Front with white enamel dial and blued steel spade hands.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-77-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Restored soft enamel HANDS Original |
Brand Unsigned, Switzerland
Year Circa 1810
Caliber 40 mm., full plate, gilded brass, with going barrel, verge escapement, monometallic balance (gilded brass) and blued steel flat hairspring
Diameter 48 mm.
Weight 80 gr.
Accessories Accompanied by a fitted box, small gold chain and gold watch keys.
